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Cantex Energy Corp. (Pink Sheets:CTXE) is pleased to announce that Gary McKenzie has joined Cantex's Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. McKenzie brings a wealth of expertise and has participated in numerous oil and gas projects and prospects over the years. Additionally, Mr. McKenzie has interest in the Barnett Shale area and Cantex expects he will assist Cantex in gaining working interest in some wells in this prolific region. The Company is also pleased to report that the recording phase of three lines of 2D swath seismic in the Big Canyon Prospect has now been completed by Quantum Geophysical. The recorded data has been sent off for processing and evaluation. The seismic shoot ranged from 3000' to 20,000' deep. The first seismic line will take a few weeks to be evaluated through digital processing/computer analysis and lines two and three should be processed in a more timely fashion. Trace Maurin, President of Cantex Energy Corp., stated, "We continue to build our Board with well-seasoned professionals who will provide the infrastructure and insight for our Company to grow and expand. We are delighted to have Gary McKenzie on our team." Mr. Maurin further commented, "We remain committed to developing our fundamentals and remain ahead of schedule as we work through the necessary processes to evaluate the Big Canyon Prospect." The Company will provide additional updates as developments warrant. About Cantex Energy Cantex Energy Corp. is an independent, managed risk, oil and gas exploration, development, and production company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The Company's additional focus is the optimal exploitation and development of approximately 1,200 acres known as the West Ant Hills Prospect located in Niobrara County, Wyoming. Cantex Energy Corp. is a Non-Reporting Company, quoted on the Pink Sheets, having filed a Form 211 pursuant to Rule 15c211 under the Exchange Act, with the NASD Compliance Unit. For real-time quotes, how to trade pink sheet stocks, how to protect yourself and additional stock information, please see www.pinksheet.com. Purchasing shares in Cantex Energy Corp. involves a speculative investment with substantial risks, and although the Company intends to use its best efforts to enhance the value of the shares, there is no assurance that the Company's operations will be successful. For more information about Cantex Energy Corp. (Pink Sheets:CTXE) please contact Barry Gross, Phone: 361-949-4999, or visit the Company's website at www.cantexenergy.com. Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions in the Private Securities Legislation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Cantex Energy's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the potential that no commercial quantities of oil are found or recoverable, the price of oil and gas, geological problems that prevent us from reaching drilling targets and specific risks such as the company's ability to raise financing and risks inherent in Cantex Energy's operations. These and other risks are described in Cantex Energy's Form 15c211 and other filings with the NASD and Securities and Exchange Commission.